A country’s health system is an important measure of its social and economic development. The health system in Greece is one of the most developed in the world, with a strong public health care sector and a number of private hospitals.
The World Health Organization ranked Greece as having the lowest per capita spending on healthcare, while still ranking among the best performing countries on overall measures of population health.
Greece has a universal healthcare system which guarantees free access to healthcare for all citizens and residents, funded by taxes and social security contributions.
The Greek public healthcare system is divided into three sectors: Primary Healthcare (PHC), Secondary Healthcare (SHC) and Tertiary Healthcare (THC). PHC covers basic medical needs such as general practitioner visits, vaccinations, family planning and pregnancy care. SHC covers hospitalisation, specialist consultations, surgery and emergency treatment services. THC covers long-term nursing care for those with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
Top 20 Hospitals in Greece are:
1.University Hospital of Ioannina:
The University Hospital of Ioannina is a public hospital in Ioannina, Greece. It was founded in 1981 and is the main hospital of the region. It has 527 beds and offers a wide range of services including general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, ophthalmology, orthopedics and traumatology. The hospital also includes an outpatient clinic with a well-equipped emergency room.
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The University Hospital of Ioannina is located on the central square in the city center where it can be found next to other hospitals such as “Stoiximanos” General Hospital which is also public. It is situated at only 2 km away from Ioannina airport.
2.University Hospital of Patras:
Patras University Hospital is located in the city of Patras, Greece. It was founded in 1828 by the Greek state.
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Patra University Hospital is one of the largest public hospitals in Europe and it has a long tradition of excellence in medical care. The hospital has a total of 684 beds, including 576 beds for acute care and 110 beds for rehabilitation. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including general medicine, surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology, ophthalmology and ENT.
The hospital also provides diagnostic services such as nuclear medicine imaging and MRI scanning. It also has an outpatient clinic with three units that offer consultations to patients from all over Greece as well as from neighboring countries like Albania and Bulgaria.
3.University Hospital of Heraklion:
The University Hospital of Heraklion is one of the largest hospitals in Greece and it is located in the city of Heraklion. It was founded in 1902 by the Christian missionaries and it was named after the city’s patron saint, Saint Eraclius.
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The hospital has about 1,100 beds and its services are provided for free to all citizens. The hospital also provides free medical services to refugees from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries that are affected by war.
The University Hospital of Heraklion has a total area of more than 30,000 m² with 6 floors (5 floors above ground level and 1 underground floor) as well as a heliport.
4.General Hospital of Athens:
This section of the paper will address the general hospital in Athens, Greece. The hospital is located in a densely populated area with a high density of various facilities.
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The General Hospital of Athens is located in a dense populated area with a high density of various facilities. It has an average number of patients per day coming to visit the hospital for medical assistance, ranging from about 3,000 to 4,000 patients per day.
The General Hospital of Athens is located in the capital city of Greece and it has an average number of patients per day coming to visit the hospital for medical assistance, ranging from about 3,000 to 4,000 patients per day.
5.General Hospital of Thessaloniki:
The General Hospital of Thessaloniki is a public hospital in Greece. It is one of the largest hospitals in Europe and it is a teaching hospital.
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The General Hospital of Thessaloniki has 6,000 beds and its services include general surgery, obstetrics, orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, psychiatry and ophthalmology. The hospital also has an emergency department with 100 beds and a maternity ward with 500 beds.
General Hospital of Thessaloniki is located on the south side of the city center at the intersection between Vasileos Georgiou Street and Kallergi Street. It’s easy to find because it’s directly across from the central square “Plateia Syntagmatos”.
6.General Hospital of Piraeus:
In the General Hospital of Piraeus, Greece, there are many facilities that help patients in their recovery process. This includes a day care unit and an emergency department.
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The General Hospital of Piraeus is located in Piraeus, Greece. It is a large hospital that provides services to many people from all over the country. It has three floors and offers a wide range of medical services to its patients.
The General Hospital of Piraeus is also known for its high level of medical expertise and technology. It is one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in Europe and it offers state-of-the-art equipment for its patients like MRI scanners, CT scanners, PET scanners, etc., as well as highly trained physicians and nurses who can provide top quality care on a 24/7 basis.
7.Evangelismos Hospital Athens:
Evangelismos Hospital Athens is the largest hospital in Greece. It has a capacity of 1,500 beds and provides service to the greater Athens area.
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The hospital has a total of 4 floors and 7 operating rooms. It also has 3 intensive care units, 2 emergency departments, an outpatient clinic, 2 maternity wards, 10 dialysis units and a pediatric ward.
The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services as well as medical services for children under 5 years old. In addition to that it also provides outpatient services for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes or hypertension.
8.Ippokrateio Hospital Athens:
Ippokrateio Hospital is a private hospital in Athens, Greece. It was founded in 1883 and it is the first modern hospital to be built in Greece. The hospital is located at 25 Evelpidon Street, next to the National Garden and close to the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
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The hospital has over 500 beds and offers a range of services including emergency care, surgery, intensive care and rehabilitation.
The facilities include a helipad on the roof for medical flights which are operated by Eurocopter EC135 helicopter; two helipads for medical evacuation; a surgical theatre with an operating table; two operating rooms; an intensive care unit with six beds; two ICU beds with three levels of monitoring; and other areas such as radiology department, x-ray department, laboratory, pharmacy, physiotherapy room and outpatient clinic.
9.Aretaieio General Hospital Athens:
Aretaieio General Hospital is the largest hospital in Greece with a capacity of 1,800 beds. The hospital is located in Athens and provides a wide range of services.
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Aretaieio General Hospital is located at the intersection of Panepistimiou and Pireos streets, near the Acropolis hill. It has two parking lots, one for visitors and another for patients. There are two entrances: one on Panepistimiou street and another on Pireos street.
The hospital offers a wide range of services including general surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology and cardiology. It also has an emergency room with 24-hour coverage as well as laboratory facilities that offer more than 300 tests every day.
10.”Agios Savvas” Children’s Hospital Athens:
Agios Savvas children’s hospital Athens is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in Greece. It was founded in 1891 and has been operating for over a century. Since its foundation, it has been the first port of call for all children with life-threatening conditions in Athens.
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The hospital is well known for its quality care and high standards of hygiene. It provides excellent services to patients from all over Greece and the rest of Europe, with many patients coming from abroad due to their health condition. The hospital also provides a wide range of services that include:
11.”Agia Olga” General Hospital Thessaloniki:
Agia Olga General Hospital was founded in 1875. It is one of the most prestigious hospitals in Greece.
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The hospital is situated in the center of Thessaloniki, Greece. It is close to the main city’s train station and a short walk from the city center. The hospital has around 1,000 beds and offers services to patients from all over Greece and Europe.
Agia Olga General Hospital provides high-quality medical care with a very low mortality rate. It also offers excellent accommodation in its modern facilities, which include a 24-hour emergency department and a modern operating theater with state-of-the-art equipment.
12.Hippokration Hospital Thessaloniki:
Hippokration Hospital Thessaloniki is located in the city of Thessaloniki, Greece. It is a general hospital with over 6,000 beds and approximately 1,500 employees.
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The hospital has been operational since 1833 and it is one of the oldest hospitals in Europe. It was founded by a physician named Hippokrates and it was initially called “Hippokrates Hospital” before it was renamed to its current name in 1871.
Hippokration Hospital Thessaloniki offers some of the best healthcare services in Greece. It provides care for patients from all over the world with specialties such as cardiology, oncology, surgery, gynecology and pediatrics.
13.University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis:
The University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis is a public hospital in the city of Alexandroupolis, Greece. It is located on the main avenue in the city, near the central square.
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The hospital has a capacity of 300 beds and offers a wide range of services. It also has an outpatient clinic for general medical consultations and other medical tests. The hospital also offers specialized services such as urology, obstetrics, gynaecology, orthopaedics and ophthalmology.
The University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis is one of the largest hospitals in Greece with over 1,500 staff members working at any given time.
14.AHEPA Hospital, Athens:
AHEPA Hospital is a public hospital in Athens, Greece. It was founded in 1938 and has the capacity of 1,500 beds. The hospital is the largest health care provider in Greece.
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The AHEPA Hospital offers services in all fields of medicine, including surgery, general medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry and psychology. It also provides healthcare for people with disabilities.
The hospital’s departments are organized into 3 divisions: General Medicine – Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Surgery – Medical Oncology – Medical Genetics – Nephrology & Rheumatology
AHEPA Hospital offers a wide range of services to patients from all over Greece and from abroad.
15.St John’s Hospital, Ioannina:
St John’s Hospital is the largest and most important public hospital in Ioannina, Greece. It was established in 1922 and has been operating since then. It is one of the major hospitals in Greece, primarily for the care of patients with cardiac disease, cancer and diabetes. The hospital has a 100-bed capacity and employs about 500 people. The hospital also provides services to patients from other countries such as Turkey and Italy.
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The hospital has an emergency unit with a capacity of 30 beds, a children’s ward with 12 beds, a surgical unit with eight beds, an intensive care unit with 10 beds, an outpatient clinic with 10 beds as well as two operating theaters – one for general surgery and another for orthopedic surgery.
The hospital also has two other departments that are not open to the public: the psychiatric department which includes a day-care center for children suffering from emotional problems or behavioral problems; and the department of rehabilitation which includes physiotherapy services.
16.University General Hospital of Kavala:
The University General Hospital of Kavala is a tertiary care hospital that was founded in 1835. It is located in the city of Kavala, Greece. It has a capacity of 300 beds and provides services to the local population and tourists.
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The hospital offers a range of services including general medicine, surgical specialties, maternity and pediatric care, intensive care, pediatrics and obstetrics. The University General Hospital of Kavala is also the only hospital in Kavala that offers all types of advanced medical technologies such as ultrasound machines, CT scan machines, MRI machines and PET scanners.
17.Ippokrateio General Hospital of Larissa:
Ippokrateio General Hospital of Larissa is a public hospital in Greece. In this hospital, the service is provided to patients free of charge.
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In Ippokrateio General Hospital of Larissa, the service is provided to patients free of charge.
There are two hospitals in Ippokrateio General Hospital: The First and Second Hospitals. The First Hospital provides services for the general public, while the Second provides services for people with chronic diseases or injuries that do not require surgery.
The hospital has a capacity of about 900 beds, making it one of the largest hospitals in Greece and Europe.
18.Attikon University General Hospital :
Attikon University General Hospital is a public hospital in Athens, Greece. It is located in the Attiki neighborhood of the city, close to the center and next to the National Garden.
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The hospital has a total of 300 beds and offers all kinds of medical services, including emergency care. The hospital also houses a cancer center with four oncology wards and a surgical oncology unit that provides treatment for breast cancer patients.
The hospital was founded in 1832 as an orphanage by philanthropist Anna Dimitriadi and was originally named “Orphanage for Girls”. In 1848 it became an orphanage for boys. In 1858 it changed its name to “Orphanage for Boys” and in 1865 it became a general hospital with 143 beds. It was renamed again as “Attikon University General Hospital” in 1918 after the foundation of Attikon University School of Medicine nearby.
19.Gennimatas General Hospital:
Gennimatas General Hospital is a public hospital in Greece. It offer the services of a general hospital and the services of a psychiatric hospital.
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Gennimatas General Hospital offers its patients with all necessary medical and surgical care, as well as rehabilitation services for those recovering from an illness or injury. It also provides consultation for patients with chronic diseases, mental health, and substance abuse problems.
The hospital has a capacity of 150 beds and is staffed by 1,000 employees. The emergency room has 24-hour service and the hospital offers a range of services to people who need them, including outpatient clinics, day surgery units, and inpatient wards (patients stay in the hospital for up to 4 days).
20.Elefsis General Hospital:
The Elefsis General Hospital in Greece is a public hospital that provides healthcare services to the people. It is one of the largest hospitals in the country and has different departments such as surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, pediatric surgery, radiology and anesthesiology.
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The hospital has a total of nine departments with 1,000 beds. It also has an outpatient clinic with 400 beds. The hospital also has a modern operating theater with 40 beds that can be used for surgeries up to 10 hours per day. The hospital also has two emergency rooms which have space for 100 patients each.
The Elefsis General Hospital in Greece is one of the best hospitals in Greece due to its state-of-the-art facilities and staff members who provide excellent care to their patients.
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Contents
1.University Hospital of Ioannina:
2.University Hospital of Patras:
3.University Hospital of Heraklion:
5.General Hospital of Thessaloniki:
6.General Hospital of Piraeus:
7.Evangelismos Hospital Athens:
8.Ippokrateio Hospital Athens:
9.Aretaieio General Hospital Athens:
10.”Agios Savvas” Children’s Hospital Athens:
11.”Agia Olga” General Hospital Thessaloniki:
12.Hippokration Hospital Thessaloniki:
13.University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis:
15.St John’s Hospital, Ioannina:
16.University General Hospital of Kavala:
17.Ippokrateio General Hospital of Larissa:
18.Attikon University General Hospital :